Kanzhun (BZ) Q2 Strength Fuels Valuation Debate, Is It Still 23% Undervalued?

Valuation debate sharpens after Q2 strength

Renewed scrutiny of Kanzhun (NasdaqGS:BZ) followed its Q2 outperformance, as solid revenue and operating income, along with a roughly 36% operating margin, pushed investors to reassess whether the current valuation still fits.

Recent trading shows that momentum in Kanzhun has picked up, with a 1-month share price return of 11.53% and a 90-day share price gain of 12.27%. However, the year-to-date share price return is still down 19.94%, and the 1-year total shareholder return has fallen 19.87%. This leaves the current US$16.74 price framed by a longer track record that includes a 3-year total shareholder return of 17.75% and a 5-year total shareholder return decline of 53.61%, as investors weigh strong Q2 profitability against earlier volatility and questions about how rich a multiple the business should command.

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The recent rebound in Kanzhun puts a simple choice in front of you: lean into the Q2 strength now, or wait and hope the multiple compresses further before stepping in.

Most Popular Narrative: 23% Undervalued

The most followed thesis on Kanzhun pegs fair value at $21.72, above the recent $16.74 close. This puts the Q2 rebound in a wider earnings and cash flow context.

The current narrative leans on Kanzhun sustaining high reported margins and an earnings trajectory that supports a higher future P/E multiple. However, the recent 10% decline in operating cash flow alongside heavier marketing and tax payments shows that cash generation can diverge from accounting profitability. This may pressure net margins and challenge the valuation if this gap persists.

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Result: Fair Value of $21.72 (UNDERVALUED)

Still, the Kanzhun story can crack if blue collar monetization lags user growth, or if softer graduate intake eventually drags on the talent pipeline and pricing power.

Find out about the key risks to this Kanzhun narrative.

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